Burglary 2nd- Dwelling in Niagara County
PL § 140.25 · Felony · 95 cases · 2024–2025
In Niagara County, 24.5% of 95 Burglary 2nd- Dwelling (PL 140.25) cases were dismissed and 75.5% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $625.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
95
Total Cases
24.5%
Dismissal Rate
75.5%
Conviction Rate
3.2%
DAT Rate
32
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$625
Median Fine
$250–$1000
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
2
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 16 | 42.1% |
| Conditional Discharge | 15 | 39.5% |
| Probation | 7 | 18.4% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Dismissed | 8 |
| Other Reason Preventing Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) | 2 |
| Pre-sentence Conditions Met (CPL 400.10) | 1 |
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 1 |
| Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a)) | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 38 |
| 35-44 | 24 |
| 18-24 | 14 |
| 45-54 | 11 |
| 55-64 | 4 |
| Under 18 | 3 |
| 65+ | 1 |
PL 140.25 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 1,706 | 63.1% | 36.9% |
| Queens | 834 | 29.1% | 70.9% |
| New York | 613 | 32.2% | 67.8% |
| Erie | 446 | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Bronx | 374 | 55.3% | 44.7% |
| Onondaga | 325 | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Nassau | 297 | 14.6% | 85.4% |
| Monroe | 273 | 13.7% | 85.5% |
| Westchester | 272 | 39.4% | 60.6% |
| Richmond | 186 | 39.0% | 61.0% |
| Albany | 184 | 12.7% | 87.3% |
| Broome | 136 | 21.2% | 78.8% |
| Suffolk | 133 | 4.5% | 95.5% |
| Orange | 118 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Rensselaer | 106 | 27.7% | 72.3% |
| Schenectady | 106 | 27.6% | 72.4% |
| Chautauqua | 101 | 20.7% | 79.3% |
| Oneida | 82 | 4.9% | 95.1% |
| Steuben | 81 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| Oswego | 64 | 21.1% | 76.3% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 95 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 24.5% of Burglary 2nd- Dwelling cases in Niagara County are dismissed and 75.5% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $625. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 2 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Burglary 2nd- Dwelling in Niagara County is $625. The median surcharge is an additional $200.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 95 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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